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=Holland's G.R.E.E.N Project = = = ||
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 * ===About Inventeams://Introducing Students to the World of Invention //  //The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school students to cultivate their creativity and experience invention//. (Lemelson-MIT Inventeams site) === |||| [[image:IMG_0129.JPG width="192" height="144" align="center"]] ||
 * About Holland's Green Project:

__//Describe a project idea or theme and its feasibility: //__

 Energy and it’s usage have been a leading topic in news headlines over past years. We as a nation and the world have become concerned with the increasing cost of energy and its consumptions effects on our environment. The auto industry is using electricity to power vehicles with heat lost during breaking; our team would like to explore a similar concept in which a buildings wastewater is converted into energy.  We decided to name our project G.R.E.E.N.  G-generating  R-renewable  E-energy  E-efficiently  N-now  The Concept: Utilize wastewater to propel an electrical generator. Potential sources for water include: gutter runoff, gray water, and brown water. The water flows through its normal pipes and impeller(s) will power the generators, which in turn power battery cells.

__//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Describe how this invention will be useful (i.e. meet a need or solve a problem), who will benefit from it, and what potential partners could be involved: //__

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Use: Alternative energy sources in areas that experience a large amount of rainfall or buildings that waste/circulate a great deal of water. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Problem being solved: Conservation of electricity, cut utility costs <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Beneficiaries: homeowners, Laundromats, car washes, waste treatment facilities, water parks, hotels, pools and fire hydrants to power fire truck equipment <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Partners: Dr. Jennifer Zirnheld, University at Buffalo electrical engineer <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> David Eley, Fisher Price - head designer <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Robert Wild, Delo Drain and Septic – owner/operator

__//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Describe the population of students whom you intend to work on the project—teams should be representative of school demographics: //__

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> The Holland School District is located in a rural area approximately 40 miles southeast of Buffalo, New York. It is making the transition from an Agricultural to a commuter community. The 18 students that will be involved are seniors. There will be 15 boys and 3 girls. The academic and social break down is consistent with Holland’s student population. The students wrote the following statement. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> A Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD) class made up of senior students living in a rural area is interested in making a difference in the environment. Our class is a close group, who has been working together for the past three years. We have enjoyed challenging ourselves with numerous projects over the years. We look forward to yet again pushing ourselves in the Lemelson M.I.T competition.

__//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Outline the process the team will follow and how key roles will be assigned: //__

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> The out line of our project will be as follows: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Have a meeting with our teacher, advisors, and team members <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Determine areas where we need to research <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Select a leader and other important roles and then divide up research based on topic areas <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Report back to team member with new research <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Brain storm ideas and begin to develop concept <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Meet advisor with concept <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Make revisions <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Develop Design <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> o Locate materials and estimate costs <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> o Determine the process of manufacturing and assembly <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> o Build scaled model of project <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Test model with entire team, advisor, and teacher present <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Discuss results and make revisions until desired outcomes <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Begin to manufacture and assemble prototype <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> · Test and evaluate prototype, adjust and make revisions until we reach desired outcomes <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> In this process, we will need several groups to perform different tasks. Each group will be given certain responsibilities. For example, we will need to research how much water an average family uses on a daily basis. We would need this information to determine if G.R.E.E.N. will have enough water flow/pressure to produce power from a generator. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Throughout the project there will be different tasks assigned to each person. We also understand that members of the group may have several responsibilities. Examples of these jobs are:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">We will allow the group members to select the jobs that best fit their skills and from there we will follow the guidance of our advising teacher.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">A leader will be selected as the official overseer who will make sure all aspects are being taken care of. This person will also make the final decision on the projects direction.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">There will also be a research group, who will be locating needed information during the different stages of the design.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Also a group will be working on the overall design of the product, determining how the product will work and how it will be set up.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Another group will stay in contact with our consultants who are assisting us in the project. They will keep in touch with them to inform the consultants of our progress, problems, deadlines and meeting places.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">We will need one consultant to keep a schedule, record dates and make sure our deadlines are met.

__//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Include a projection of resources (both physical and personnel) that may be needed: //__

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> In order for us to complete this project the class will need to gather certain materials to work with. At this moment we aren’t sure of the amount of the material required, but we have thought up a possible list of supplies. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Such supplies include pipe, either PVC or copper, and it’s fittings cleaner, and method of attachment. Also, for this task we think that a storage tank, with a meter to measure the amount of liquid inside, will be needed. We will need to locate or create a turbine with it’s housing. To produce the power, we will need to research what as needed for a generator. Once the power is produced, it will either be stored or connected directly into the electrical household electrical system. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> Other outside human resources will be needed for our success in completing this project. Some of these resources will include but will not be limited to the University of Buffalo, Fisher Price, Dupont, Delo- Septic, and a pluming company. ||
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 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Video Explaining the GREEN system: ||  ||
 * Presentation of GREEN Project ||  ||   ||
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